Calls for criminal enquiry into horsemeat scandal

Labour has called for a police investigation to be carried out after Findus
beef lasagnes have been found to contain up to 100 per cent horse meat.

9:16AM GMT 08 Feb 2013

Findus analysed 18 of its beef lasagne products and found 11 meals contained between 60 per cent and 100 per cent horsemeat, the Food Standards Agency said.

Labour has accused ministers of being "asleep on the job" and has called for a police investigation into what it believes is fraud.

Anyone who has purchased a Findus beef lasagne can call the firm's UK customer care line on 0800 132 584, those in the Republic of Ireland, 1800 800 500, or email careline@findus.co.uk for a full refund.